Uninsured

Peer regions were chosen for their comparable size and composition. These same regions have been used for comparison in multiple other studies and reports.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
*Uninsured defined by civilian non-institutionalized population of all ages

The jurisdictions in the CRC-footprint include: the City of Richmond, the Town of Ashland, and the Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
*Uninsured defined by civilian non-institutionalized population of all ages

Why It's Important

Despite the passage of the federal health reform legislation, over 128,000 people in the Richmond Region still remain uninsured and vulnerable to poor health outcomes. Uninsured adults have less access to recommended care and receive poorer quality of care. Having no insurance means that people will postpone necessary care and forego preventative care.